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Algeria's stock market resembles its economy: over-regulated, uncompetitive and performing well-short of its potential. So plans to allow foreign money into it may be a step towards wider economic change.

Saudi Arabia could shortly open its stock exchange to foreign investors, Deutsche Bank's head of MENA equities said, a move which would allow international capital to own shares outright on the Middle East's largest bourse for the first time.

E-downloads perfect for prepaid; Region has many unbanked women and youth; Government payroll identified as a key growth area; TNS exclusive research predicts 50% of UAE consumers are ready for prepaid